Scary Terrorists, Not
It doesn't pay to immediately comment on things like the failed terrorist actions in London because it takes a while for solid facts to surface above the nonsense. However one thing was quickly clear: these guys deserve a zero for effort. The Register has an article by a bomb disposal guy on why their methods sucked (via silly_swordsman)
Wingnut's route to and from work last Friday was interesting. On the way in, he couldn't go over Haymarket so had to detour and on the way back Park Lane was closed too. He said it was odd to see the normally packed Piccadilly Circus so quiet. But he's to be envied: not only does he earn green points and health points for cycling, he can now "defy the terrorists" twice a day as well. Too easy really. I have to settle for defying them the next time I order a plate of yasai yaki soba at Wagamama's or on my five-yearly visit to the New Zealand Embassy.
Personally, I want to smack the terrorists for giving the media an excuse to go into a frenzy. I never thought I'd say this, but some of that famed British stiff upper lip would be good right now and I say that based mostly on the coverage by the supposedly respectable BBC. Once again, I've been reminded why I so rarely watch TV news.
Fortunately, back in the real world, there was no indication that less people were out partying in the West End on the weekend. And the only things that could put a dampener on Saturday's Gay Pride were the rain and, much worse!, the Dr Who finale not being shown as promised.
Wingnut's route to and from work last Friday was interesting. On the way in, he couldn't go over Haymarket so had to detour and on the way back Park Lane was closed too. He said it was odd to see the normally packed Piccadilly Circus so quiet. But he's to be envied: not only does he earn green points and health points for cycling, he can now "defy the terrorists" twice a day as well. Too easy really. I have to settle for defying them the next time I order a plate of yasai yaki soba at Wagamama's or on my five-yearly visit to the New Zealand Embassy.
Personally, I want to smack the terrorists for giving the media an excuse to go into a frenzy. I never thought I'd say this, but some of that famed British stiff upper lip would be good right now and I say that based mostly on the coverage by the supposedly respectable BBC. Once again, I've been reminded why I so rarely watch TV news.
Fortunately, back in the real world, there was no indication that less people were out partying in the West End on the weekend. And the only things that could put a dampener on Saturday's Gay Pride were the rain and, much worse!, the Dr Who finale not being shown as promised.